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SUMMARY:Damien Escobar and Kim Waters at Union County Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:A Not To Be Missed Killer show! I’ve seen Damien Escobar in the Jacksonville Jazz Fest and he turned it out bigtime!!! I’ve been listen to the chart topping Kim Waters forever and music is timeless. A really great combination put together by Rich Engel and Smooth Jazz NJ . This is going to be one wild and crazy night of smooth Jazz live music at its best. Come check it out if you can. Highly recommend you get your tickets now.. \n\n\n\n\n\nDAMIEN ESCOBAR WITH KIM WATERS\n\n\n\nOctober 25\, 2024 @ 8:00 PM \n\n\n\nUnion County Performing Arts Center1601 Irving St.\, Rahway\, NJ 07065 \n\n\n\ntickets https://smoothjazznj.com/ \n\n\n\nDamien Escobar\n\n\n\nMusician. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Humanitarian. Damien Escobar bears many titles and puts no limits on what more he can achieve\, making him one of the most prolific figures hailing from Jamaica\, Queens. The Emmy-winning\, NAACP Image Award nominee\, possesses a nearly two-decade-spanning resume that includes billboard chart-topping albums\, sold-out global tours\, collaborations with music legends\, and more — an inspirational success story that started with Escobar playing his violin on NYC subways. Damien’s energetic live performances feature a wide range of “cross-over” musical styles consisting of a mix of classical\, jazz\, pop\, R&B\, and hip hop. His eclectic use of genres creates a sound that embraces the traditions of jazz and classical music as much as it highlights his singular innovation as an artist\, and his desire to explore beyond the boundaries of the sonically mainstream. There is something in Damien’s music for everyone\, and it is truly best enjoyed live!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKim.Waters \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe hit-making and chart-topping saxophonist Kim Waters\, dubbed “Simply one of the planet’s best saxophonists” by JazzTimes Magazine\, opens the show. Known for crafting irresistible melodies\, insatiable grooves and undeniable hooks\, Waters’ signature sound combines the best elements of Jazz\, R&B\, Blues and Pop. “My fans\, friends and family inspire me to be the best I can be. It makes me smile when I hear and see people happy because of my music! That’s what it’s all about\,” says Waters \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClick link below to add to your calendar of choice and secure your tickets now? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSMOOTH JAZZ NJ
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/damien-escobar-and-kim-waters-at-union-county-performing-arts-center/
LOCATION:UNION County Performing Arts Center\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vince di Mura - Summer Breeze Chinese Jazz Fusion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on an unforgettable afternoon at Clement’s Place! Join us for the mesmerizing tunes of the Chinese Fusion Ensemble with Vince Dimura & Lina Zha. Be swept away by beautiful melodies and vibrant energy. Don’t miss this fantastic event! \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nThe Summer Breeze Chinese Jazz Fusion Ensemble lineup is: \n\n\n\nVince DiMura piano. Alex Laurenzi soprano sax. Jin Yang. Pipa. Kai Gibson on bass. Featuring Lina Zha vocalist. \n\n\n\n\nVince DiMura piano and music arranger . \n\n\n\nAlex Laurenzi soprano sax. \n\n\n\nJin Yang. Pipa. \n\n\n\nKai Gibson on bass. \n\n\n\nFeaturing “Lina Zha” vocalist.\n\n\n\n\nSummer Breeze Chinese Jazz Fusion Ensemble was formed in early February 2023 by Chinese fusion ensemble featuring Vince Dimura & Lina Zha \n\n\n\nThe ensemble’s sound and style are rooted in the Latin/Jazz tradition with stylistic references to John Coltrane\, Carlos Santana\, Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Tito Puente\, and Gato Barbieri. Lina Zha and her gift and style are at the center of everything the group creates. \n\n\n\nThe result is a true fusion of East meeting West and a testament to the beauty of both worlds. Summer Breeze has recorded and released 3 full-length albums\, Nostalgia\, Serendipity\, and Odyssey.  \n\n\n\nThe group produced an award-winning documentary on its recording process\, 6 music videos\, and has headlined the Somerset County Diversity Festival. Numerous concerts have followed\, including their acclaimed performances at the Philadelphia Art Museum\, Nash Hall\, and the Nicholas Music Center.  \n\n\n\nMost recently\, the group won 2 silver medals from the Global Music Awards\, in the categories of Best Music video and Most Outstanding CD recording. Their first tour of China is currently in the planning stages with the hope of sharing the musical culture of both East and West to foster goodwill and understanding.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/vince-di-mura-summer-breeze-chinese-jazz-fusion-ensemble/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Music Halloween Bash: A Night to Remember featuring MPack Ensemble Open Mic and Jam
DESCRIPTION:Live Music Halloween Bash: A Night to Remember 🎃👻🕸️\n\n\n\nGet ready for a night unlike any other as we invite you to our inaugural Live Music Halloween Bash! On October 26th\, Join us in Linden\, New Jersey for a spine-tingling\, dance party and open mic / jam  celebration. The event will kick off at 7 PM and promises to be an unforgettable live music Halloween\, jam experience. \n\n\n\nThrills and Chills Await \n\n\n\nWith live music bands setting the vibe\, get ready to be enthralled by their hauntingly good performances. From classic Jazz and R&B hits to spooky tunes\, our bands will keep you on your feet all night long.  \n\n\n\nSinger’s and Musicians  Welcome \n\n\n\nCome on out and Groove – Singer’s\, Musicians and Bands are welcome to perform. The night will have a first set performance – then its your turn.  Backline ( Drum set\, Keys\, Bass Amp along with the PA will be provided – Come jam with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHouse Band – MPack\n\n\n\n“MPack is a band\, consisting of multiple elements in an ever evolving flow. Like a river\, it never flows the same way twice. It is an ever-evolving\, thought provoking\, limitless musical experience that will elevate your mind body & soul and make you\, move your feet\,  shake your behind all night long. \n\n\n\n“MPack is the musical brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Clarence ‘Conover. He is the founder and CEO of MPack Music productions whose motto is “Life Changing Sounds”. “He is a product of the Philly sound. Clarence is a specialist in Funk\, Jazz\, Blues\, Fusion\, Neo-soul and R&B grooves. This cross-genre musician\, Clarence “MPack” Conover is creatively talented and has gathered other like-minded musicians and vocalists that create this very popular musical phenomenon known as MPack Band.” \n\n\n\n“He released his first CD “My Time” in 2014. In his formative years\, his musical influences included Herbie Hancock\, Grover Washington\, Phyllis Hyman\, Luther Vandross and Prince. Clarence has performed and recorded with Patti Labelle\, Teddy Pendergrass\, Grover Washington Jr.\, the Delfonics\, Bo Diddley and others. \n\n\n\nCome on out and have a really great time. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/live-music-halloween-bash-a-night-to-remember-featuring-mpack-ensemble-open-mic-and-jam/
LOCATION:Linden Moose Lodge 913\, 43 Luttgen Place\, Linden\, New Jersey\, 07036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Live Music,RnB
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SUMMARY:Jesus And Jazz Feat South African JCFI Music Ensemble feat Bassist Sobongile Buda
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Eyesha Marable invites you to a special Jesus and Jazz featuring touring South African band JCFI Music Ensemble led by Sobongile Buda at Mt Zion AME Church\, Milburn\, NJ.  \n\n\n\nJoining us with a Mental Health message delivered by Laverne Williams. \n\n\n\nGet ready to be uplifted by the inspirational messages and powerful South African Jazz Music in a powerful Mt Zion AME Church Jazz and Jesus service. This is a very unique opportunity to experience a worldwide fusion of jazz \, faith and Mental Health in a spiritually enriching environment. Don’t miss out on this enjoyable Jesus and Jazz Performance. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n\nJCFI MUSIC ENSEMBLE.(JAZZ CAMP FOR FEMALE INSTRUMENTALIST\n\n\n\nThe JCFI Music Ensemble stands as an exclusively female musical collective\, characterized by a dynamic line-up that adapts to the musical context. Originating from diverse regions of South Africa\, the members of the ensemble share a common bond forged through the universal language of music. The group’s inception traces back to their convergence at Jazz Camp for Female Instrumentalist (JCFI)\, an organization dedicated to empowering women in the realm of music. JFCI Music Ensemble delivers a seamless integration of jazz and South African traditional music\, creating a harmonious blend that reflects the roots and influences derived from the myriad cultures and provinces represented within the ensemble. \n\n\n\nSibongile Buda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSibongile Buda\, known as Ms Buda Bass\, is a Mamelodi born\, South African performing artist. She is a bassist\, composer\, music teacher\, band conductor\, founder and programme Director. Her passion for music is traced back to her grandmother who plays an African drum in church; her love for music emanates from growing up in a musical background following on her grandmother’s footsteps. This lead to a discovery of a music programme known as Committed Artist for Cultural Advancement (CAFCA) through childhood friends. \n\n\n\nSibongile is currently working as a music teacher at CAFCA\, which focuses on enhancement of music skills to children from disadvantaged communities. She is a founder and programme director of a female lead organisation – Jazz Camp for Female Instrumentalists Mamelodi (JCFI) – the purpose of which is to groom and empower females with artistic skills from an early age and to provide a platform for female artists to showcase their talent. \n\n\n\nSibongile’s first concert was in 2005 at Enoch Sontonga hall at Unisa. She subsequently participated in a cultural showcase in Delft (Netherlands) with the CAFCA Ensemble in 2007\, in 2008 she performed with CAFCA Music Ensemble in Beijing and in 2009 at the Molde Jazz Festival with JCFI Norway band. In 2011 she performed at the Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference in New Orleans\, LA\, USA and participated at the SAJE conference at University of Cape Town (UCT). She attended and participated at the International Society of Bassists (ISB) held at San Francisco State University in June 2011\, and participated at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. \n\n\n\nIn 2013 she performed at at the SAJE and in 2015 at the Maru a pula festival in Botswana. She recorded an All-female album in 2016 called Mother Tongue. In 2017 she participated in a panel discussion at JEN conference in New Orleans & performed at the Jazz at the Lincoln Centre an all-female Globe jam. \n\n\n\n\nPastor Eyesha Marable – Mt Zion AME Church. \n\n\n\nRev Eyesha K. Marable is trained dancer\, ordained Itinerate Elder\, Pastor\, Mt. Zion AME Church\, Milburn\, NJ and Coordinator of Dance for the 1st Episcopal District. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEyesha K. Marable is trained dancer\, ordained Itinerate Elder\, Pastor\, Mt. Zion AME Church\, Millburn\, NJ and Coordinator of Dance for the 1st Episcopal District\, under the leadership of Bishop Gregory Ingram. Rev. Eye earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Spanish\, a Master of Science Degree in Non-Profit Management\, a Post-Graduate Certification in Organizational Development and a Master of Divinity. Through her 14 years of service at the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York under the leadership of Rev. Drs. Floyd H. and Elaine M. Flake as associate minister\, asst. dance director for Allen Liturgical Dance Ministry and co-chair for the bi-annual worship conference\, Rev. Eyesha founded the National Liturgical Dance Network (NLDN). This dance preacher gathers\, trains\, supports and unites with churches and worshipers\, worldwide. She is the Director of Community Engagement for NJPAC and is blessed to worship in dance with her husband\, Edward B. Marable\, Jr\, son\, Judah and Honor Marable. \n\n\n\nLynette Sheard – Vocalist\n\n\n\nLynette Sheard – Vocalist. “We are kicking off this series with a gifted performer on the local live music scene who always comes out and jams all around town\,” said Burrus. “Lynette is well respected on the scene and has performed with numerous performers around our towns. Lynette Sheard is a gifted versatile vocalist with a five octave range. She is an actor\, producer and director. Her performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including the New York Times\, The Record and the Chronicle. The Star Ledger and many of her fans proclaims that “her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot.” She performs Jazz\, R&B\, Gospel\, Soul and Pop music throughout the tri-state area and beyond.” \n\n\n\nTheater credits include principal roles in: Dream Girls\, Smokey Joes Café\, Ragtime\, Swing\, Aida\, and an encore performance as Lena Younger Mama in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. She has received countless awards and recognition for her musical service work with children\, the elderly and veterans. She is a founding member of the Guiding Stars\, a Medical Missions group of professional performers who volunteer to entertain veterans and children. Her performances have raised thousands for Hurricane Katrina Survivors\, Haitian Relief efforts\, The Red Cross and numerous other local charities. Recently\, as a board member for Pleasant Valley Productions. she has helped produced a number of successful events at Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) in West Orange\, NJ. \n\n\n\nLaverne S. Williams\, CSW\, Director of PEWS and Member of the MHANJ’s Community Education Team\n\n\n\nSummary of her key accomplishments include: \n\n\n\nLeading pioneering work for faith-based communities and the public at large\, to help break the stigma of mental illness so that people will seek the help they need for mental health challenges. \n\n\n\nSpearheading and serving as pioneering founder of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality (PEWS) Program in 2005 and serving as Program Director since its inception. \n\n\n\nBecoming a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and using her training and spiritual beliefs to combine behavioral health with theology. \n\n\n\nReaching thousands of clergy members and helping to change the perception of mental illness in a broad array of spiritual communities. \n\n\n\nEducating thousands of individuals on mental health awareness topics\, with a special emphasis on seniors\, people who tend to hoard\, and those experiencing grief. \n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic\, creating a new internet-based weekly show\, Thankful Tuesdays\, which provided resources for many\, and an invaluable outlet to interact and discuss challenges at a critical time of racial and spiritual strife. \n\n\n\n——————— \n\n\n\nEvent Free Open to All Please register and Let us know you are coming to join us.. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n————————————————————————————————— \n\n\n\nJesus and Jazz\n\n\n\nJoin us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an inspiring Jesus and Jazz Session led by Pastor Eyesha Marable. Jesus and Jazz is great music\, community connections\, melodies\, meditative moments\, and messages. We are located at 56 Church Street\, Millburn\, NJ 07041\, and we are looking forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited so please let us know if we should expect you by reserving your space via email at mtzionamemillburn@gmail.com or Eventbrite link\, \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be available immediately following the service by Pangea Caterers. \n\n\n\nFree – Open to All  \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to experience the fusion of faith and jazz in a spiritually enriching environment. Don’t miss out on this enjoyable Jesus and Jazz Performance. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJesus and Jazz Sessions are held monthly on the 4th Sunday of the Month and are curated by :  \n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Burrus is a local live music producer\, promoter\, event planner\, and community partner. He combines his extensive corporate business and technology expertise with his love of live music\, making it his mission to keep the music alive by booking bands for private and public events1. Gregory spends his time as a photojournalist\, live music producer\, videographer\, arts and entertainment writer\, blogger\, business reviewer\, and community events reporter. He develops\, manages\, promotes\, and documents live music programs in the Greater New Jersey and New York Area2. His work includes organizing outdoor live music events\, such as Clements Place Jazz for the Rutgers University Institute of Jazz Studies​\, ​NJPAC Community Engagement\, NJPAC Jazz Advisory Team\, Mt Zion AME Jazz and Jesus\, Jazzy Nights Live Music performances​\, Live Music entertainment for Orange’s Farmers Market​\, Downtown Cranford Summer and Autumn Live Music Series​\, ​Downtown South Orange​\,​ 24 Hours of Music ​Jamboree Festival​\, South Orange Farmers Market Jazz Jam\, etc. Gregory Burrus also books bands for various local and private venues\, contributing to the vibrant music scene in the Northern NJ area​. \n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jesus-and-jazz-feat-south-african-jcfi-music-ensemble-feat-bassit-sobongile-buda/
LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art and Entertainment,Commnity,Jazz,Jesus and Jazz,Live Music,SOMA
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